1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 85 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford 12 M (135 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
